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October 2006

Friday, October 6, 2006
Retiree Appreciation Day
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Fort Myer Military Community
Community Recreation Center
228 McNair Road, Building 405
Fort Myer, VA 22211


Fort Myer Military Community

You will need one government issued photo ID for access to this military base. Our Chapter will have an information table at this annual event together with our Ladies' Auxiliary Unit 353. Please come over for a variety of patriotic and fun activities.


Saturday, October 14, 2006
Monthly "Honor Our Heroes" Party
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Building 41 (Old Red Cross Building)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC


Official Seal of Walter Reed Army Medical Center

This monthly event is hosted by the WRAMC Directorate of Community Activities and Helping Our Heroes Foundation. It has been supported by many volunteers, including our MOPH Chapter 353 and LAMOPH Greater Washington Unit 353.


Saturday, October 14, 2006
U.S. Air Force Open House
9:00 AM
U.S. Air Force Memorial Dedication
1:30 PM
Arlington, VA
www.airforcememorial.org


U.S. Air Force Memorial

The United States Air Force Memorial will be officially dedicated in Arlington, VA, directly across from the Pentagon. The general public is invited to view the ceremony from the South Pentagon Parking Lot in conjunction with the all-day Air Force Open House via live simulcast broadcast. Shuttles to and from the Memorial will be available for those who wish to visit the Air Force Memorial after the dedication. Please use the Pentagon Metro Station for access to the dedication ceremony viewing area and the open house. To RSVP and obtain free all-day passes, visit the U.S. Air Force Memorial website.


Saturday, October 21, 2006
Greater Washington Chapter 353 Meeting
1:00 PM
American Legion Post 139
3445 Washington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
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Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)


Monday, October 23, 2006
"Welcome Home" Visit to NNMC
1:30 PM
National Naval Medical Center
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600


Official Seal of Bethesda National Naval Medical Center

We will meet by the main entrance of the hospital.


Wednesday, October 25, 2006
"Welcome Home" Visit to WRAMC
2:00 PM
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001


Official Seal of Walter Reed Army Medical Center

We will meet in the lobby on the second floor by the main entrance of the hospital.


Friday, October 27, 2006
and
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Viola Drive
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ft. Myer, VA

Viola - the Official Flower of the Military Order of the Purple Heart

We will meet at the Post Exchange (PX) entrance. Please support our Chapter!

 

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MEETINGS

3rd Saturday of every
month (except in August
and December)
1:00 PM
American Legion Post 139
3445 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
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